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Electric multiple unit

BBC BDe 4/4 II

Built by BBC, SIG

Weight

73 t

160,937 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the BBC BDe 4/4 II

Discover the iconic BDe 4/4 II, an electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history in Swiss railway transport.

Built by BBC and SIG, this model is specifically designed for 1435 mm standard gauge railways and served the Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen (VHB).

The BDe 4/4 II is characterized by its robust construction, with a length of 23.7 meters and an impressive weight of 73 tons, representing Swiss quality and durability.

This unit represents a piece of railway engineering and is a beautiful example of classic electric train technology, still evoking admiration among enthusiasts.

BBC BDe 4/4 II technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SIG
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Car length	23.7 m77 ft 9 in	77 ft 9 in
Weight	73 t160,937 lb	160,937 lb

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Operators of the BBC BDe 4/4 II

Railway companies that have operated the BDe 4/4 II, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen	VHB BDe 4/4 II	Switzerland

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